Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
AAFA provides information, community based services and support through a network of regional chapters, support groups and other local partners around the U.S. The organization develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds research in order to find better treatments and cures for asthma and allergies. The organization also provides biomedical research grants to investigators seeking a cure for asthma and allergic diseases and conducting behavioral research.
For the year ended December 31, 2015, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's program expenses were:
Public Information |
$1,120,464 |
Community and chapter outreach |
$701,805 |
Family and patient services |
$621,965 |
Research |
$230,489 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$2,674,723 |
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Chief Executive
Cary Sennett, President and Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$0
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Chair of the Board
Heidi Bayer
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Chief Executive Officer, Numodo
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Board Size
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Paid Staff Size
25
*2015 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $3,033,002, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$2,697,175 |
Certification income |
$915,846 |
Workplace giving |
$181,670 |
Donated goods or services |
$154,157 |
Advertising |
$54,051 |
Investment income |
$22,954 |
Other income |
$7,278 |
Total Income |
$4,033,131 |
- Programs: 74%
- Administrative: 22%
- Fundraising: 4%
Total Income |
$4,033,131 |
Program expenses |
$2,674,723 |
Fundraising expenses |
$166,455 |
Administrative expenses |
$818,400 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$3,659,578 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$373,553 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$4,143,863 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$4,517,416 |
Total Liabilities |
$1,103,882 |
Total Assets |
$5,621,298 |
Note: For the year ended December 31, 2015, AAFA reported in-kind legal services of $154,157.